Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might just revolutionize how depression and anxiety are treated in cancer patients. In a groundbreaking trial, a single dose combined with therapy significantly reduced emotional suffering, and these effects often lasted over two years. As follow-up studies expand the research to multiple doses and larger samples, scientists are eyeing a possible new standard of care that merges psychedelics with psychological support.
  • ShotDonkey@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    22 days ago

    I do not doubt this for a second. These trips, well done and accompanied, in a safe setting, can be very therapeutic.

  • CatladyX@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    21 days ago

    what a coincidence

    I just came out of a trip with my bf

    he had a really bad trip, unfortunately. I gave him alprazolam and it did nothing

    after about 3-4 hours he got better, took a shower, ate, now he’s sleeping soundly

    • Psythik@lemmy.worldEnglish
      74·
      21 days ago

      Dude start off with something more mellow, or you’re going to be extremely disappointed if/when you decide to try other drugs. Psychedelics are so intense that I don’t even consider them to be drugs. They’re something else entirely. A “god molecule”, if you will.

      I’d suggest starting off with Nitrous Oxide and/or weed first. Nitrous has psychedelic properties (but without the visuals), and cannabis can also be psychedelic when you have no tolerance. Also they last more in the minute range—not hours (especially nitrous)—so they’ll wear off a lot quicker should you decide you don’t like the feeling.

      Trust me, I’ve tried every drug under the sun. I’m a daily or near-daily user of several substances; psychedelics like shrooms are the one substance that I avoid. Only for special occasions, once every few years at most. Not the very first thing I’d try. It would be the very last.

        • chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          3·
          21 days ago

          I’d like to offer the counterpoint that someone once advised me not to try weed until after I’d tried LSD, I followed that advice and I think it turned out for the better. There isn’t exactly a benefit to being very impressed by the intensity of other drug experiences, and psychedelics can give you a sense of perspective about what you want out of life that’s useful for navigating choices. They also tend to be self-deterring; you likely will feel more satisfied and grateful to have your feet on solid ground again after a trip, as opposed to immediately craving more, even if it was wonderful, which is a very convenient property many other drugs lack.

        • Poxlox@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          21 days ago

          Okay great. Now this stranger on the Internet would recommend not listening to that stranger on the Internet.

          Do not take nitros oxide. Not only is it dumb as fuck, it literally gives you nerve damage, among many other side effects that anyone could find with a short simple search.

          Weed and mushrooms are two of the best drugs on the planet and have minimal long term negative effects. I love mushrooms and it’s all about dosage- how many grams and how strong is it per gram. NO it will not ruin your perception of other drugs. Acid is way stronger I’d recommend avoiding unless you have a whole week to recover.

          Just vape weed or better yet take edibles and some mushrooms you should have near 0 negative physiological effects. Why tf would you do laughing gas you’ll damage yourself what is this a street party in 2005 god damn. Not to mention just makes you act like a damn fool